General
Year: 1978
Manufacturer: PIPER
Model: CHEYENNE I
Serial Number: 31T-7804005
Condition: Used
Registration #: N96MA
FlightRules: IFR
Based at: GAI
Description: Reasons to buy this ready to fly 1978 Piper Cheyenne I:
• Garmin Upgrades: GNS-530WT & GNS-430W (Coupled WAAS/LPV), G5 (Standby), GMX-200 (Displays Radar), GTX-345 (ADS-B In/Out), GDL-69A (XM Datalink)
• Events I & II in November 2025 by Aircraft Turbine Works
• -11 Engines: 533 Hours Since Hot Section
• McCauley 4-Blade Props: 458 Hours Since Overhaul
Asking $549,000.
Airframe
Total Time: 9,710
Airframe Notes: Aircraft maintained as per the Piper Progressive Maintenance Program.
Events I & II completed November 2025 by Aircraft Turbine Works inspections.
Engine Hot Sections completed May 2022.
New pilot windshield installed in 2025.
Engine 1
Engine 1 Make/Model: PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-11
Engine 1 Time: 4,055 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO: 3600
Engine 1 Notes: 455 Hours Since Hot Section.
Engine is being run "on-condition".
Engine 2
Engine 2 Time: 4,055 SMOH
Engine 2 TBO: 3600
Engine 2 Notes: 455 Hours Since Hot Section.
Engine is being run "on-condition".
Props
Prop 1 Time: 458 SMOH
Prop 2 Time: 458 SMOH
Prop Notes: Props overhauled in 2022.
Avionics
ADS-B Equipped: Yes
WAAS: Yes
LPV: Yes
Avionics/Radios: AUTOPILOT King KFC-250
AUDIO PANEL Garmin GMA 340
FLIGHT DIRECTOR King KFC-250
GPS/NAV/COMMS Garmin GNS-530WT & GNS-430W
MFD Garmin GMX 200
RAD ALT King KRA-10
RADAR King ART-2100
STANDBY Garmin G5
TERRAIN Terrain via Garmin GNS-530WT
TRANSPONDER Garmin GTX-345 (ADSB In & Out)
XM WEATHER Garmin GDL-69A
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment: American Aviation Ram Air Cowling System
Garmin Flight Stream 210
R12 Freon Air Conditioning
Propeller Synchronizer
Cockpit USB Port
Cabin USB Ports
Concorde Lead Acid Battery
Exterior
Exterior Notes: Overall white with maroon and gold accent stripes.
Interior
Number of Seats: 5
Interior Notes: Five passenger configuration with seats finished in tan leather. Aft refreshment center. Aft belted potty seat.
USD $549,000